November 2024
New Special Edition
Edition Stiftung International
The Edition Stiftung International is particularly dedicated to musical autographs from the 18th and 19th centuries, which have until now received relatively little attention despite their considerable musical value. A particular focus is on chamber music works by Bohemian composers. Furthermore, the edition includes rare and significant works such as the three-volume comprehensive edition of Johann Wenzel Tomaschek’s vocal compositions, which features over 40 of Goethe’s beloved settings of his poetry. It also presents the inaugural print of Johann André’s opera Belmont and Constanze, along with intriguing piano compositions.
Each individual volume is provided with a foreword, a biographical sketch of the composer and work-specific notes. Where available, these also contain information on the history of the composition and its impact. Criteria of informed musical performance practice and the requirements of concert practice are equally taken into account. It does not include exemplary illustrations of parts of the autograph.
The music editions presented in the new engraving each comprise a score and, in the case of chamber music, the individual parts required for a performance in a simple number. They are divided into six different groups of works, reflecting the broad repertoire of musical life at the time:
musica per camera (chamber music)
musica per pianoforte (piano music)
musica per il concerto (concert music)
musica per il canto (music for singing)
musica per la chiesa (vocal music)
musica per il teatro dell’opera (operas)
The concept for the edition originated with Erich Fischer, who incorporated the performance of overlooked compositions from various historical periods into foundation’s charter of his International Foundation for the Promotion of Culture and Civilization.
The current status of the available volumes is documented in the new editions and is accessible online.
Wolfgang Antesberger (Ed.)
We recommend this month
Scores in preparations November 2024
Gernsheim, Friedrich
Der Zaubermantel Op. 55
Prokofiev, Sergei
Ode to the end of the War Op. 105
Joseph Haydn
Violinkonzert A-Dur
Fitelberg, Jerzy
Concertino for Trombone, Piano and String Orchestra
Bruch, Max
Leonidas
Børresen, Hakon
Symphony No. 3 in C major op. 21
Hartmann, J.P.E.
Hakon Jarl Op. 40, overture
Palmgren, Selim
Aus Finnland, Op. 24
Pfitzner, Hans
Der arme Heinrich
Pfohl, Ferdinand
Twardowsky Op. 10
Prokofiev, Sergei
Overture for 17 Instruments Op.42
Winkler, Alexandre
En Bretagne Op.13, Ouverture-Fantaisie